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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.56, 1,003.44 and 531.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.56, 1,003.44 and 531.72 is: 732.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.56 : 1,003.44 = 531.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.56/1,003.44 = 531.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.56x = 1,003.44 × 531.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.56x = 533,549.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,549.12/728.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.33

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